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Friday, October 2, 2015

Help keep homeless people dry during the storm

The Department of Human Services has announced that low-barrier homeless shelters will remain open 24 hours a day from Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm to Monday, October 5 at 7:00 pm. In addition, the Day Center (2210 Adams Pl NE) will be open Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Transportation to the low-barrier shelters and the Day Center is available for free; call the DC Shelter Hotline at 1 (800) 535-7252 to request assistance for people who are homeless.